{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/vietnam/hoi-an","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:18:29.308Z","place":{"city":"Hoi An","country":"Vietnam","countryCode":"VN","lat":15.87944,"lon":108.335},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers consistently report feeling safe walking during the day, with 97% saying they feel secure after dark; recent accounts note only minor discomfort in crowded markets","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":82,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":77,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The town’s infrastructure, healthcare access and environmental conditions are strong, though governance scores are modest. Recent flooding alerts and petty theft remain the primary concerns for travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare, but isolated incidents have been reported near the riverfront after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag snatching occur frequently in crowded tourist zones such as the Ancient Town, night market and riverside cafes"},"safeAreas":["Old Town","An Bang Beach","Cua Dai","Tra Que Vegetable Village"],"avoidAreas":["Thanh Ha Pottery Village"],"scams":["Overpriced tailor services and hidden fees","Fake petitions or distraction scams in crowded markets","Taxi and ride-hailing overcharging"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town","level":"safe","note":"Pedestrian-only, constant foot traffic, police presence, low violent crime"},{"name":"An Bang Beach","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but watch belongings on beach and avoid swimming during rough weather"},{"name":"Cua Dai","level":"caution","note":"Tourist-heavy area with petty theft risk, especially at night markets"},{"name":"Tra Que Vegetable Village","level":"safe","note":"Rural outskirts, low crime, but limited night lighting and sparse patrols"},{"name":"Thanh Ha Pottery Village","level":"avoid","note":"Isolated outskirts, poor lighting, limited police presence, higher risk after dark"}]}}